Belmopan Humane
Society
2008 PRICES FOR SPAY AND NEUTER PROCEDURES
Veterinarian Animal Procedure General public BHS 20% discount
Price Price
DR. JORGE DOG spay $250.00 $200.00
ALPUCHE DOG neuter 150.00 120.00
Belmopan
Telephone CAT spay 150.00 120.00
669-7876 CAT neuter 100.00 80.00
These prices include after care in Dr. Alpuche’s new animal hospital until
the animal is fully recovered from anesthesia
DR. ORLANDO DOG spay $150.00 $120.00
BAPTIST DOG neuter 90.00 72.00
Roaring
Creek CAT spay 80.00 64.00
Telephone CAT neuter 60.00 48.00
620-1099
DR. EDWARDO DOG spay $150.00 $120.00
TESECUM DOG neuter 90.00 72.00
San
Ignacio CAT spay 80.00 64.00
Telephone CAT neuter 60.00 48.00
601-3275
DR. IVOR BURNS
San Ignacio / Belmopan
Telephone
603-4661
HEALTHY PUPPY SCHEDULE
2 Weeks: Deworm (Pyrantel)
4 Weeks: Deworm (Pyrantel), Introduce commercial puppy food, moisten with
water or milk
6 Weeks: First puppy vaccination (DHLPPCV)& deworm (Pyrantel)
Wean puppy. Offer dry or canned food. Feed 3 times / day
9 Weeks: 2nd puppy vaccination (DHLPPCV) & deworm (Pyrantel)
12 Weeks: 3rd puppy vaccination (DHLPPCV) & deworm (Pyrantel)
4 Months: Deworm. Place on heartworm preventative & give at monthly
intervals for life. (Ivermectine/Pyrantel/Prazicuantel) Apply Anti-Rabies
vaccine.
6 Months: Spay or neuter. Heats can begin this early. Begin feeding twice a day
1 Year: Feed twice a day. Different breeds require different diets.
15 Months: Annual Vaccination (DHLPPCV) Give yearly for Life.
Apply anti- Rabies vaccine.
Reapply every two years for life
Visit a Veterinarian once a year for your dog’s complete checkover
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THE SCHEDULE FOR ALL (DHLPPCV) VACCINATIONS TO BUILD UP THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AGAINST THE FOLLOWING CONTAGIOUS & DEADLY VIRUS:
Distemper: transmitted by direct or indirect contact with discharges from an
infected dog’s eye & nose. Widespread, highly contagious & often deadly, even among older dogs. The primary killer of puppies.
Hepatitis: is caused by type 1 Adenovirus & attacks the liver. Transmitted through contact with contaminated objects such as urine, saliva, & feces. Early signs are similar to distemper. type 2 Adenovirus is normally associated with
kennel cough.
Leptospirosis: is an infectious bacterial disease transmitted by contact with urine. Can be spread to humans as well as other animals & may lead to
permanent kidney damage.
Parvo: Highly resistant virus withstands extreme temperature changes and
exposure to most disinfectants. May cause severe diarrhea & vomiting. A highly contagious disease, especially dangerous for puppies.
Parainfluenza: Mild respiratory tract infection transmitted through contact with nasal secretions. Infection can be severe in young puppies.
Corona Virus: A highly contagious, but mild & self limiting intestinal disease that occasionally will cause death. Causes vomiting & diarrhea in dogs of all ages, but is seen most often in young puppies.
Pet importation information
Go to BAHA'S Website www.baha.bz
Click on animal health.
Here you will see the heading: Entry requirement for dogs and cats into Belize.
Click on Application.
Print, fill out, and fax to 00-501-824-4889.
From BAHA, an import permit will be prepared and faxed to the importer. Payment will be made upon entry (75.00 BZ to cover cost of permit and fax).
Import conditions calls for a Veterinary Health Certificate and records indicating that dog is current with vaccinations ( Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus, Coronavirus, Leptospirosis, Hepatitis).